Sr Operations Manager (Plastics)
Wooster, OH
The Sr Operations Manager (Plastics) is responsible for leading the plastics manufacturing division within a high-volume production environment. This role partners closely with plant leadership to drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance, while overseeing supervisors and frontline teams across 3 shifts. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with plastics manufacturing expertise who can foster a strong team culture, develop talent, and ensure operational excellence.
- Sr Operations Manager (Plastics) Responsibilities:Lead safe, compliant, and efficient plastics manufacturing operations.
- Oversee supervisors and operators across production, assembly, blow molding, injection molding, and quality.
- Develop and implement strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance production results.
- Ensure on-time delivery and production metrics are consistently met.
- Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Scheduling, Supply Chain, and Safety teams to achieve plant objectives.
- Manage staffing levels, workforce planning, and budget targets.
- Coach and develop supervisors and staff to strengthen engagement and team performance.
- Review operational data and reports to identify improvement opportunities.
- Serve as an active member of the manufacturing leadership team and support special projects.
- Sr Operations Manager (Plastics) Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ Business, or a related field preferred.
- 3 - 10 years of supervisory experience in a team-based environment.
- Experience in a process-oriented, customer-focused, quality-driven production setting.
- Proven leadership experience in plastic manufacturing required.
- Strong knowledge of blow molding, injection molding, and plastics processing.
- Lean/Six Sigma or continuous improvement experience strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to drive cultural change, build strong teams, and improve morale.
- Hands-on leadership style with the ability to engage directly on the production floor.
- Occasional overnight travel required.
